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Dermatology is More Than Medical Treatment, it’s Cosmetic Too

When you think of dermatology, medical skin care probably comes to mind. While this is true, dermatology is more than treating acne and eczema. Cosmetic dermatology is becoming more and more popular. In fact, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), in 2016, Americans spent more than $15 billion dollars on surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures combined.

So what exactly can a dermatologist do for you cosmetically? Well, with new Botox, Sculptra, and Kybella technology, these injections can do wonders for your skin. These injectables are used to medically treat certain muscular conditions, as well as cosmetically remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. They also can improve the appearance of submental fat and smooth out folds in the skin.

Injectables can help with the following skin conditions:

Wrinkles

Crows Feet

Frown Lines

Folds

Botox

Botox is one of the three aesthetician services Clearlyderm offers for cosmetics. Botox is injected into muscles, and it is used to temporarily improve the look of both moderate to severe crows feet as well as frown lines. This injectable reduces muscle contraction in the affected areas, like between the eyebrows and around the eyes.

Sculptra

Sculptra is an injectable filler that is made of poly-L-lactic-acid. The results gradually appear over time. The treatment typically consists of three injections over the course of three to four months. It provides a subtle and natural-looking softness to your cheeks and nasolabial folds, and corrects poor facial volume. Sculptra may stimulate collagen growth to help create the look of fullness to wrinkles and folds over time. The duration of this treatment can last anywhere from two to five years, depending on the patient.

Kybella

Kybella is the only FDA-approved prescriptions medicine injectable treatment used in adults to improve the appearance of moderate to severe submental fat. This is fat below the chin, also known as the “double chin.” Fat cells are destroyed and leave the body naturally once they are treated.

When you think about dermatology, remember that there are so many options, including medical, surgical, and cosmetic. Cosmetic procedures like injectables can improve frown lines, crows feet, wrinkles, fat cells, and folds. For more information about cosmetic dermatology, contact us today.

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ERIKA LUCERI-JOHNSON, PA-C

DERMATOLOGY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Erika graduated from the University of Florida in 2002 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She then completed her Master’s of Public Health in 2005 at Florida International University, where she graduated with honors. After earning her MPH, Erika continued her education at Nova Southeastern University, where she again graduated with honors with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2007.

After graduation, Erika worked in pediatric dermatology at Miami Children’s Hospital for 6 years before joining Clearlyderm. She has received specialized training in pediatric dermatology, including the management and treatment birthmarks (hemangiomas, port wine stains, moles, etc), molluscum, warts, acne, rashes, eczema, etc.

ANDREA COLTON, MD, FAAD

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Colton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 and University of Miami Medical School in 1978, finishing near the top her class. After finishing a four year Dermatology residency at the University of Miami in 1983, she worked in her own dermatology practices in Boca Raton and then Delray Beach.

She is a board-certified Dermatologist and has a long, distinguished career in Dermatology. Dr. Colton has received numerous accolades, most recently being chosen in 2011, as one of the best Dermatologists in America by the U.S. News and World Report.

Dr Colton is currently on faculty at Florida Atlantic University as an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and is involved in the dermatology education of medical students.

Dr. Colton’s focus is on comprehensive collaborative dermatology care and works closely with dermatology nurse practitioners to create new innovative care models that will include quality improvement and benchmarks in dermatology.

Dr. Colton is married to Dr. Robert Colton and has five beautiful children and three golden retrievers. She resides in Boca Raton, Florida.